I have some talapia fish that was purchased on March 9th from Sam's club, it's now March 16th and I was thinking about eating it. I've scrubbed it, washed it in cold water, and put it in the over for about 30 minutes (12 minutes over the recommended time) at 400 degrees. It had a little fishy smell before I put it in, but most fish does to me anyway.
Think it's safe to eat? It's all golden brown and flakey on my kitched counter and it smells great. Just wary of E Coli.....
Thoughts?
2007-03-16 12:56:19 · 13 answers · asked by Locke15 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
The sales date on package says "March 9th"
2007-03-16 12:57:04 · update #1
Also, the fridge it was kept in has kept it cold enough to turn half the fish to ice on one side
2007-03-16 12:57:59 · update #2
I really wouldn't eat it.
Fresh fish, fish that is not frozen when you buy it, should be eaten that day or frozen. Frozen fish, fish that is frozen when you buy it should be eaten within a few months or the day that you thaw it. E. coli is a great buzz term but, unless your fish was miss handled with infected beef then fish usualy will not have that bactera strain. This does not mean that fish can not have a slew of other bactera or illness causeing problems.
Fish systems are great for fish but bad for people. When fish is commercally cought, it should be kept alive or killed right away and gutted then quick frozen on the boat. If this is not done, the bacteria from the fishes digestive tract will start to digest the fish. This bacteria can be just as deadly as the "Big guns" E.Coli, hepetitus and saminlla (sp?)
In the culinary world there is a saying that has saved many lives, "When in doubt, throw it out."
2007-03-16 13:11:32 · answer #1 · answered by ladyk5dragon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a out of a can then you should be ok. Smell the fish first and if its smells "fishy" (ironic I know) then it's bad. If it's a whole fish (generally not dated anyway) you should look at the eyes. If they're cloudy then steer clear of it. If you want to do a test then take a small bite, refrigerate and wait an hour or so to see if you get the hershey squirts or start feeling nautious.
2016-03-29 02:12:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sale date has the storage and all that already factored in. Is the money you spend on a new one more than the money you will lose staying home from work after eating it? Just get a new one.
2007-03-16 13:04:42 · answer #3 · answered by Dillon W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a chance--you also have to consider campylobactor, salmonella, and a whole host of other nasties. Fish should be eaten within 2 days of purchase if fresh. Order a pizza instead!!!
2007-03-16 13:12:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fridge! No I would have to say No... You can't mess around with meat, maybe beef you can get away with for a few days. For your own stomach and bowels sake, I would say no....
2007-03-16 13:06:40 · answer #5 · answered by Korbyn's Mama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just by asking the Q is the answer
2007-03-16 13:12:18 · answer #6 · answered by Steve G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As my compadres have stated. Chuck it dude and save some TP! ;)
2007-03-17 00:58:31 · answer #7 · answered by I'm Not Lost 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you just playing with us. Of course you cannot eat safely eat it.
2007-03-16 13:11:28 · answer #8 · answered by managermom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say no, it's dangerous, any food that is expired already shouldn't be eaten. U might get sick.
2007-03-16 13:01:50 · answer #9 · answered by maribel_v_guarin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way - throw it out and save yourself getting sick
2007-03-16 13:25:05 · answer #10 · answered by brian M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋